It’s no secret that typing and texting are popular. But handwriting is still a big part of our daily routine; people still write on Post-its, sign their names and fill out forms every day. No matter what technology becomes mainstream, people will always want, need and use pens.

And imprinted pens? They’re as popular as ever. Open up your desk drawer and count how many you have personally; chances are, you have at least two or three. And, it’s highly likely that you could name the businesses on your personalized pens without even looking. That means that custom pens make a big impact on people, and it’s the reason why you need to distribute promotional pens to your customers, prospects, event attendees and employees.

There’s even better news here: Now, there are more choices for promotional pens than ever before. No longer are you relegated to one bland style; instead, you have tons of pen varieties and designs at your disposal. Here are a few of the most popular types of imprinted pens:

Ballpoint pens - These are the time-tested standard bearer in pens – personalized pens and otherwise! Ballpoint pens can be bought affordably in bulk and distributed anywhere as an unforgettable calling card.

Gel pens - People love brightly colored gel pens; the smooth flow of the ink is practically addictive. That alone is a great reason to make gel pens your go-to marketing tool the next time to plan to order custom pens for your business.

Rollerball pens – Speaking of free-flowing ink, rollerball pens have that as well. People love rollerball pens because they can make nearly any handwriting look like neat, precise penmanship. If you aren’t sure which kind of promotional pens people will use, trust us: You can’t go wrong with rollerball pens.

Magnetic pens - These are super fun. Everyone loves a little gadget for the desk, and a magnetic pen can be that gadget. These pens fit snugly into a magnetic stand that’s impossible to resist playing with throughout the day. What better way to keep your business on the minds of clients?

Imprinted pens have always been, and will always be a great marketing tool. Simple, affordable and compact, personalized pens are so handy that the people you give them to will use them forever – and think of you when they do. You can’t go wrong with custom pens!